You hear people say that during certain moments time seems to stop. I always thought this was such a cliché, but when the doctor told me I had an incurable autoimmune called MG, time literally stood still.

Proponents say acupuncture can do everything from relieving pain to creating a general sense of wellness, while others believe the benefits are all in your head. Recent studies show both sides may have a point.

"When I looked in the mirror, I was increasingly unrecognizable to myself. But to everyone else — including, as I was to discover, a host of medical professionals — I was a picture of better-than-average health."

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